The Scientific work of E. Juurola is focused on the acclimation of different tree and mire species to varying environmental conditions; climate change, drought, annual cycle etc. The topics have included also modelling of photosynthesis and studies on tree carbohydrate balance. She has 15 years of experience in eco-physiological measurement techniques and experimentation both in field and in laboratory. Her teaching experience includes courses in University of Helsinki, and in Khartoum University, Sudan, as well as supervising Finnish and international students at MSc. and PhD level. Recently she has also led projects on outreach and education (www.carbontree.fi). Her current post is at the Transient Head Office of ICOS Research Infrastructure (Integrated Carbon Observation System).
Thematic areas: climate change, environmental monitoring;
Geographic area(s) of field of experience: Northern Europe,
some experience in Sudan- teaching, Ethiopia- visits, plans for projects, Russia – visiting researcher

Qualifications

PhD in Forest Ecology, University of Helsinki, 2005
MSc in Forest Biology, University of Helsinki, 1994

Number of Publications

15

Awards

Other Activities

1. Secretary of the Finnish Society of Forest Science 2006-2009
2. Member of the Transitional ICOS Head Office, 2012-
3. Visiting researcher in Karpov Institute of Physical Chemistry, Moscow, Russia1999